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BL08 EKD

2008 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,757 mi
Last recorded58,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 EKD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,757 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,449 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 54,432 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Sidelight(s) intensity reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 39,614 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak from rocker cover/oil sump area

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak from sump pan

Pass 26 Jun 2019 31,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 28,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,373 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both cracking to thr tread

Fail 20 Jun 2017 24,373 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both cracking to thr tread

Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inner & outer edges close to cords exposing

Nearside Rear tyre slight surface cracks

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear tyre slight surface cracks

Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre,deep cracks in tread

offside rear tyre,deepcracks in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,189 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSr tyre cracking in tread

OSr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,711 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 9,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,728 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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BL08 EKD is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL08 EKD is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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